Bill,
We are headed to the Grand Canyon in late fall this year and that hike looks like a to-do on our list. Did you enjoy this trail and are there any others you might recommend in that area?
Thanks!
We entered the park early from Desert View Watch Tower. The sun came up and the canyon kind of lights up in places. We then drove to the other east view points for a look. Then we drove to the visitor center and parked at the visitor center and took the park bus to Yaki Point.
From Yaki Point we walked back to the Kolob Studio to take the bus to the Hermits Rest. The problem was the crowds trying to take the bus to Hermits Rest. It looked like a 45 minute wait so we drove back to the Desert Watch Tower stopping at some of the view points we liked.
The trail kind of disappears in a few spots until it gets closer to the visitor center. Near the visitor center the trail is paved. Near Yaki Point the trail is an unimproved trail.
I did like the Grand Canyon trail but the crowds are not my thing. It was worth a real life look, imo. We did bring binoculars, water and some food.
A woman told us that there is a rest room at the bus parking. The regular restroom is crazy long lines for women. The rest room at the tour bus area was clean with no waiting. The rest room is between the visitor center and rim trail. You will see the bus parking on the park map.
Bill